Subscription to MARC Catalogue Record Licences for Croydon Council Library Services
CROYDON COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedSubscription to MARC Catalogue Record Licences for Croydon Council Library Services
Awarded 31 Mar 2024
Ended 1y 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025
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Croydon Council awarded a contract to Bibliographic Data Services Limited for subscription to licences for MARC (Machine Readable Catalogue) catalogue records, valued at AUD 39,884.
The MARC format is the international data standard for library catalogue records, enabling consistent electronic records, efficient electronic ordering of library items, and effective searching within the library catalogue.
The licensing ensures records are supplied to relevant protocols and standards, supporting core library service functions.
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